In Genesis 11:1–9, humankind shared one language, using the same common speech. The Tower of Babel is the setting for that part of history when God purposefully and intentionally scattered mankind by means of confusing their speech.

In Genesis 11:4, men sought to make a name for themselves by building a city and a tower that reached the heavens. In the minds of men, building this tower placed them at the same or a greater level than their Creator. When God saw man’s efforts in pursuing godship, out of love, He crafted a barrier between their communication. In the middle of the building process, confusion took over. What previously was easy became almost impossible. In a moment’s time, the nation became the nations.

Think about a time when God did something in your life that you originally thought was terrible but turned out to be a blessing. How has your view of God changed?